Who is an ideal candidate for porcelain dental veneers?

If you are embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth and often try to hide your teeth or hesitate to smile you may need porcelain veneers to correct the problems with your teeth. Porcelain veneers are use to correct moderate or severe tooth problems, not just discoloration. Ideal candidates for porcelain veneers have serious problems with their teeth including severe discoloration or staining, crooked, misaligned or uneven teeth, cracks, chips, or gaps. These problems that cannot be easily fixed with teeth whitening treatments and fillings can benefit from the use of porcelain veneers. Additionally, porcelain veneers are a good choice for people who want to straighten their teeth without the hassle or discomfort of braces. Ideal candidates for porcelain veneers can have any of the following problems: crooked or uneven teeth, chipped teeth, discolored teeth, small teeth that can be enlarged to enhance their appearance, small holes in the teeth, gaps between teeth, or overcrowded teeth. In order to be a good candidate for porcelain veneers a patient must have good oral health and use proper dental care. Patients must also have enough tooth enamel to attach the veneer to. Porcelain veneers are a permanent solution to dental problems and require that the natural tooth underneath be shaved or altered to properly fit the veneer. In addition to improving the cosmetic appearance of your teeth porcelain veneers can improve the other functionality issues caused by tooth problems. People with chipped, cracked, or uneven teeth may suffer from tooth or jaw pain and tooth problems can negatively impact their social life and self-confidence. Porcelain veneers can stop tooth and jaw pain, make it easier for people to chew and speak, and improve a person’s self confidence. If you have problems with the appearance or function of your teeth a cosmetic dentist can tell you if veneers are the best treatment option for you. To learn more about veneers as well as sedation dentistry, Invisalign® orthodontic braces, dental implants, and more, it is important to visit our Bergen County, New Jersey cosmetic dentistry office.